Wednesday, 30 September 2009

It takes ages for me to pack every time I go abroad.This time I don't have to pack a bunch of pretty dressesand a ton of shoes, just nice casual comfortable clothes for long walks around the city.I still struggle with the toiletries!Oh well, I have until 3 AM to finish, that's when we'releaving for the airport.

I'm doing the last bit of research for our trip to Prague.I'm mostly searching for addresses to second hand shops tobe honest, I still remember my way around in Prague sincethe last time I was there.

One thing I didn't see last time was this crazy house.It's called Dancing House and it's created by Frank Gehry.Since me and my man are suckers for the weird and unusualI really hope we have time to go and see it.

I really love odd buildings and my absolute favorite is theJubilee Synagogue, also known as the Jerusalem Synagogue,in Prague. It's so colorful and kitsch.

Another building that's super kitsch is the Great Synagogue in Pilsen, also Czech Republic.It looks like a synagogue for Barbie. Don't you think?

I can't believe we're going the day after tomorrow.I'm so looking forward to go away and just relax and enjoya bit of culture for once.My man said that it's nice to not have to bother looking allcool and rocking. I totally agreed and said to him that we'renot going as rockabilly's - we're going as Jews.

Sunday, 27 September 2009

Oh my word!I don't think I've ever been this lucky at a car boot sale as Iwas today.I can't really post all of my finds because they were too manyso this is as usual just a small selection.I got handbags and gloves from the 1950's/1960's, some neatstuff to revamp, (I will post these stuff as before and after inthe near future) a vintage scarf for mother in law, brand newtops, a pair of nice wedges, a tray from the 1950's, Remingtonsteam rollers for my hair and loads, loads more.My favorite of the day must be the wicker sewing box on legsand a vintage Nina Ricci perfume bottle.

The sewing box is in a bit of a state so that will be my revampproject over Yom Kippur that starts in less than an hour.This means that I won't eat, drink, have sex, brush my teeth oreven shower for the next 25 hours to repent for my sins.

Saturday, 26 September 2009

Relaxed day so far.It's nice and warm outside, feels more like late spring thanearly autumn. Way to warm for a jacket or even a cardigan.I've been making apple sauce with Muscovado sugar and alot of cinnamon and I got a whole lot of cool finds at the carboot sale this morning.

The best find must have been the black autumn/winter coatfrom Dorthy Perkins for only £2!I love the design, very timeless and classic.I've been looking around for a black coat but haven't foundone that I like yet and to be honest, I don't feel like spending£50 on a new one.I had to mend one of the pockets and remove some bobblesbut that was a quick fix.

The cassette case will be absolutely perfect to store craft inwhile we're traveling.

I also bought yet another cute 1950's apron to my huge aproncollection. I can't help myself...

1950's apron, 50 pence.

Closeup on the pocket.

Closeup on the edge.

1960's eggcups, 30 pence.

Knitted dress, £1.

Coat, £2.

Vintage cassette case, 20 pence.

I totally forgot to post last weeks finds!I didn't find much stuff but these are my favorites:

LP, £1.

These books were a present from my man.The pink one cost £30 new but he got both for only £8.

I've meant to post pictures of my hobby room for quitesome time now but I always forget.It's my favorite place in the house, it's small but bright.There's tons of cute stuff, most of them from the 1950's,but it doesn't feel cluttered.When I first moved here there was some horrible wallpaper and ugly floor so I stripped the walls and paintedthem in my favorite green color and laid down woodenlaminate flooring.Since it's so small it was hard to take proper photos buthere it is in almost all it's glory!

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

I came up with this particular design last night andI just couldn't wait to get up this morning and startworking on it!It turned out great but this picture doesn't show offit's true beauty, unfortunately.In real life the colors are way more vibrant and thecenter of the Orchids sparkles.

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Today is one of those good days when most things runspretty smoothly and the brain is full of creative ideas.Today is the day when I'm trying to finish some projects.What have I done so far ?I went into town to run some errands, met Angela fora cup of coffee and I also had a look around in the localcharity shops.I found some cute dusty pink roses that looks like theyare vintage, perfect for a fascinator project.I also found a very useful skirt for autumn, looks a bitlike Russian folklore but it goes with most things in mywardrobe since it's black with yellow and red details.I popped into the library to see if there was anythinginteresting in the shelves.I borrowed a what I call a drool book, a book with awhole lot of pictures of stuff you would kill for, if youdidn't have any mental boundaries, that is.Mid-Century Modern all the way!Read it.

I had a pretty good day at Goodwood Revival yesterday.FORGOT TO BRING THE CAMERA!Me and my man were jiving and made new friends andI finally got to meet Fleur De Guerre, what a pretty lady!

It was hard to wake up this morning so I sipped my coffeeand flicked through the channels and ended up watching amovie that I would like to recommend.The Magic of Ordinary Days.Set in 1944 Colorado The Magic of Ordinary Days is thestory of a young woman, Livy Dune, who became pregnantbefore marriage with a WW2 solider.Her father decided to deal with the situation, by arranginga marriage to a shy farmer named Ray.Livy is polite and civil to her new husband but she harborsfeelings for the father of the baby, and feelings of guilt forthe pregnancy.Ray, however, is caring, patient, and supportive of Livy, butthe fact that she does not want him hurts him deeply.Slowly over time the two come to understand and love eachother...

Friday, 18 September 2009

Me and my lovely man are celebrating Rosh Hashanah,the Jewish new year, this weekend.My man is down in the kitchen making a nice dinner fortonight and I'm gonna try to doll up and pretend not tobe as ill as I really am. This flu sure is stubborn...

Wednesday, 16 September 2009

I went into town yesterday to run some errands.As I went past my favorite charity shop I got a hunchthat I would grab a bargain if I only take a minute tohave a rummage.I didn't even take me half a second to spot this big,vintage style transparent bag for only 50 pence!Perfect condition too, it only needed a good clean.

Friday, 11 September 2009

I forgot to post what I purchased yesterday!I got these babies at Primark Oxford St. for £13.I already have a ton of T-strap heels but none witha shorter heel and that's actually comfortable, so Igot these for everyday running about.Perfect color for the English autumn too!

Time to crawl back under the cover and wait formy man to get back from the store with Elderflower(Fläder) juice and honey cough drops.

I had a great time yesterday with my lovely friend Miss Wink.I tend to get very nervous when I meet new people but withher it felt like we'd been hanging out every day, so relaxed.I love that girl and I hope we meet again, soon.

I feel terrible today.My throat, head and neck hurts so bad and my left ear startto act up too. Can't really speak and my skin is sore, can'twear clothes (my man has got a smile on his face).I'm gonna call in sick from everything today and just watchBlack Adder and drink tea all day.

Something nice arrived in the post this morning.Another white wicker handbag.If you've been reading my blog for a while might rememberthat I bought one very similar earlier this year.This particular one was actually my first purchase on Etsyfor only $30 including shipping!

Wednesday, 9 September 2009

Tomorrow morning I'm gonna jump on the buss intocentral London, where I'm gonna meet my dear friendMiss Wink for the first time!We'd been online friends for over five years or so andwe started to talk on the phone earlier this year.It's about time we meet up!I can't wait to go shopping, have too much coffee andgossip our asses off. I sure hope I get my voice back,I haven't been able to speak all day!

It's been a busy day for me today.I decided to mow the lawn in the back and then I endedup mowing the front as well and trim the bushes.I'm gonna be sore in the morning.

I also cleaned the house, made Jew soup, went to thebeauty salon to improve my tan (I love freckles) and nowI'm trying to pamper myself by dyeing my brows, scrubmy feet and give my hair a well deserved hair mask.I'm considering putting some fake nails on for tomorrowbut I can't decide if I should go for a French manicure lookor red nails. What do you think?

Tuesday, 8 September 2009

Me and my man has planned a romantic getaway in Octoberto one of my favorite cities, Prague, Czech Republic.We booked the hotel yesterday, and what a bargain!Less than £300 for six nights including breakfast AND it'svery close to the Old Town and the Jewish area Josefov.(This usually makes it very expensive.)

I've been to Prague before and I can't wait to show my manaround! There is so much to see and I do recommend thatyou go there at least once in your lifetime.

WHO IS MISS RASCAL?

I'm a Jewish dame from Sweden who got swept off my feet by a brown eyed handsome man (musician, of course) and ended up here in the UK almost 8 years ago. I'm obsessed with the 1940's
and 1950's, my home is filled to the brim with goodies from that era.
I design and create vintage style jewelry and accessories.
In my free time I'm a magpie, I really love scouting for vintage bargains. I do try to reduce my carbon foot print and spend as little as possible, therefore I rather buy vintage and second hand. This blog is my personal space where I write about my frugal lifestyle, finds and creations. Hopefully you will be inspired to do something creative too.